The government structure and powers under the articles of confederation differed from the government under the u. s. constitution. how did the role of the government expand under the u. s. constitution? a) congress could not collect taxes. b) federal courts had no jurisdiction. c) a unicameral legislature made the laws. d) the executive branch could enforce laws.

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.